2026 IBDA Finalists

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists, we wish you all the best of luck!

We look forward to celebrating with you on the night!


Architectural Project of the Year

Sponsored By
Liberties House, Dublin
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C+W O'Brien Architects
Rural Dwelling, Galway
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PHE Engineering & Architecture
Rosslare Europort, Terminal 7
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Office of Public Works
Tigh Ghlas
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DMVF Architectural
The Mayfair
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K Design Studio / Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Weston Airport
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NBK Architects Ltd
DeValera Library & Súil Art Gallery
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Keith Williams Architects
30 Parnell Square, Dublin
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DMVF Architectural
Ireland's Pavilion at Expo Osaka
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Office of Public Works
Bon Secours Hospital, Limerick
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Reddy Architecture + Urbanism & HOK (Design Architect)

Best Company to Work For

Sponsored By
ORS
Clonearl Engineering
Strata
Bennett
Corgan
3D Design Bureau
PHE Engineering & Architecture
Bretland
van Dijk Architects

Commercial / Office Building Project of the Year

30 Parnell Square, Dublin
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DMVF Architectural
Leeson Lane, Dublin
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Office of Public Works

Consultancy Firm of the Year

Mitchell McDermott
ORS
Strata

Digital / BIM Initiative of the Year

Renaissance Engineering
3D Design Bureau
Barrett Mahoney Consulting Engineers
Leaner, Greener Fabrication
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Jones Engineering
Ohla Ireland - Townlink JV
AstraZeneca’s API Manufacturing Facility
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John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd

Education Project of the Year

Sponsored By
RCSI PBS Lab
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MDO Architects
St Joseph’s National School Extension, Glenamaddy
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C&N Higgins Construction Ltd.
University of Limerick Students Centre
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Cotter & Naessans Architects
Project Connect, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
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Bennett

Engineering Project of the Year

Sponsored By
Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Ayesa
College Square
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Waterman Moylan
Clontarf to City Centre Project
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Roughan O'Donovan
Windmill Hill Reservoir
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Shareridge
Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge
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Clare County Council, John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd, RPS Tetra Tech
Limerick to Foynes Line
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O'Connor Sutton Cronin

Environmental Impact Award

Sponsored By
Kingspan
Bennett
Lindab
Dominic O'Connor Ltd

Fit-Out Project of the Year

Sponsored By
AON Office Fit-Out
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Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
The Mayfair
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K Design Studio / Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Eastpoint P2
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Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
NCCA, Smithfield
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Bretland
Supplier to the Semiconductor Industry
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MDO Architects
BNY - The Shipping Office
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Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Dye & Durham Office
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MDO Architects
Bon Secours Hospital, Limerick
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Reddy Architecture + Urbanism & HOK (Design Architect)

Healthcare Project of the Year

RCSI PBS Lab
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MDO Architects
Nenagh Primary Care Centre
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van Dijk Architects & Townmore
Bon Secours Hospital, Limerick
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Reddy Architecture + Urbanism & HOK (Design Architect)

Heritage / Conservation Project of the Year

30 Parnell Square, Dublin
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DMVF Architectural
Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park
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Office of Public Works & Kelbuild Heritage
The Mayfair
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K Design Studio / Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Shackleton Experience, Athy
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Kildare County Council
Leeson Lane, Dublin
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Office of Public Works
Bakers Lane, Innishannon
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Fourem Architects / Lochplace
Bull Alley Estate
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The Iveagh Trust
Daniel O’Brien Terrace, Cork
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Joe Fallon Architectural Design
No. 2-3 Mallow Street, Limerick
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C&N Higgins Construction Ltd.
The Permanent Rehabilitation of WW1 Trenches at Cavan County Museum
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O'Connor Sutton Cronin

Innovation in Construction Products

ICF - Fireblock
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Castle-Forms
The Pallet LOOP
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CJ Sheeran Ltd
Lindab

Innovation in Construction Technology

Sponsored By
Boxcore
Digital Twin
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John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd
4D Visualisation Platform
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Strata

Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality Project of the Year

Meakstown Community Centre
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Vision Contracting
The Permanent Rehabilitation of WW1 Trenches at Cavan County Museum
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O'Connor Sutton Cronin
Shackleton Experience, Athy
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Kildare County Council
East Meath Civic Centre
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Meath County Council
Ireland's Pavilion at Expo Osaka
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Office of Public Works
The International Centre for the Image
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MDO Architects

Modular Building Project of the Year

Lucan East Educate Together National School
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CPAC Modular
Hollywoodrath Primary School, Dublin
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Actavo Modular
Residential Project
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Project One Bespoke Modular Buildings
Blackrock Project
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Modern Garden Rooms

Muti-Unit Residential / Housing Project of the Year

Sponsored By
Crokers Hill, Kennyswell Rd, Kilkenny
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van Dijk Architects
The Ironworks, Dundrum
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Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Marshall Yards, East Road, Dublin
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Bennett

Private Sector - Residential / Housing Project of the Year

Sponsored By
Strandhill, Waterford
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BHA Construction
Drumnigh Oaks, Portmarnock
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Ballymore
Prospect Bay, Clontarf
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Waterloo Homes
Marshall Yards, East Road, Dublin
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Bennett

Public Sector - Residential / Housing Project of the Year

Sponsored By
Willow Drive, Clara
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Bretland
Crokers Hill, Kennyswell Rd, Kilkenny
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van Dijk Architects
Boithrin na Saoirse - Traveller Group Housing Scheme
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Galway County Council
Carnacon Housing Development, Co. Mayo
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C&N Higgins Construction Ltd.
Millrace, Ashbourne
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Meath County Council
Páirc an Aoniagh, Gorey, Co Wexford
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van Dijk Architects
Stoneview, Walkinstown
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Montane Developments
Clai Mor, Old Monivea Road, Ballybrit, Galway City
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Tuath Housing
Gort na Glaise, Navan
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Meath County Council
Yellow Ford, Athboy
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Meath County Council

Retrofitting / Renovation Project of the Year - Large Project

No. 2-3 Mallow Street, Limerick
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C&N Higgins Construction Ltd.
76/78 Parnell Street, Ennis
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Clare County Council
Kishogue Train Station
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Cullen Payne Architects
30 Parnell Square, Dublin
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DMVF Architectural
Shackleton Experience, Athy
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Kildare County Council
St. Josephs NS, Kingscourt
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Dominic O'Connor Ltd

Retrofitting / Renovation Project of the Year - Small Project

The Earl Inn
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Architectural Spaces
Tigh Ghlas
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DMVF Architectural
Churchtown, Dublin
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Joe Fallon Architectural Design
Aoibhneas Womens Refuge
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Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
The Glen
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Waterford City & County Council
116 Botanic Road
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Brennan Furlong Architects

Single Home - Residential Project of the Year

Aerlong sna Crainn  (Airship in the Trees)
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John Curran Architects
Solas na Curaí  (Light of the Currach)
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John Curran Architects
Tigh Ghlas
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DMVF Architectural
Moat Lane
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Brennan Furlong Architects

Small Project of the Year

1980s Bungalow Extension
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JE Keating Architects & Associates
Boithrin na Saoirse - Traveller Group Housing Scheme
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Galway County Council
Aoibhneas Womens Refuge
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Reddy Architecture + Urbanism

Sustainable / Green Building Project of the Year

Sponsored By
Catherine McAuley Special Needs School
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Dominic O'Connor Ltd
Drumnigh Oaks, Portmarnock
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Ballymore
Project Connect, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
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Bennett

Team of the Year

Sponsored By
The Sigma Homes Team
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Sigma Homes
Daylight & Sunlight Team
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3D Design Bureau
Global Planet Passionate Team
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Kingspan
Structures Team AB
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Waterman Moylan
The PHE Engineering & Architecture Team
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PHE Engineering & Architecture